Super-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- 4 russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 12 -ounce package kielbasa, cut into 4 pieces and halved lengthwise
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 small head Savoy or green cabbage, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Spicy brown or whole-grain mustard, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork; microwave, turning once, until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the kielbasa and cook, turning, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet.
- Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Split the potatoes and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Top each with 1/2 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons Gruyere; fluff the insides with a fork to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the kielbasa among the potatoes and top with the cabbage mixture.
- Toss the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere with the parsley and sprinkle on top of the potatoes.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with mustard for dipping.
- Photograph by Charles Masters
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/super-stuffed-baked-potatoes.html (may not work)